Lido
Urmstongran
She can’t help herself kitty. She lies in wait for me I think!
No matter.
On those who peddle propaganda rather than facts.
I agree.
The Policy Exchange is behind the initiative to get rid of the current model of GP practices. The idea is to buy out the current partnerships and for all GPs to be salaried. Their bosses would be private companies contracted to provide NHS services, thus providing a nice income for some real "fat cats".
The move would be towards more remote consultations in any part of the country or, as the Policy Exchange suggests, different parts of the world. This would work for some consultations, but by no means all. Gone would be the days of GPs spotting a condition which the patients don't know they have, a smartphone, camera and video facilities would be essential, even for the elderly, the disabled, the deaf/blind and the poor. Patients would be directed to apps and to non-doctor/nurse staff. Patients would have to diagnose themselves and only ask for help if they could no longer self-medicate. Or pay for private consultations.